Smudged access key

hellboy909

hellboy909

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

So I tried scratching the stuff off the access key but it didn't seem to be working, so I stupidly tried peeling the plastic off. Now large sections of the access key are unreadable. Am I hosed?

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by hellboy909
So I tried scratching the stuff off the access key but it didn't seem to be working, so I stupidly tried peeling the plastic off. Now large sections of the access key are unreadable. Am I hosed?
contact customer support and you might have a chance.

it might require sending it physically in to them.

good luck.

the first response is usually automated so a follow up email is usually needed to get a person or it will be closed

Destruction Exile

Destruction Exile

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2006

VA

Heavens Death Knights

W/E

um..u ripped it?? couldnt u read the ripped part of the key??
If they find out your cheating on them.....mayb jail time?

Manic Smile

Manic Smile

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

Hawaii

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ouch man...that sucks

mostly a condolences post

hellboy909

hellboy909

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it.

My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? The box is sealed, the cardboard insert is wrapped in labelled cellophane and the cd case itself is also wrapped. The fourth layer of security on the key just seems silly. Are they afraid someone's going to try to stick the box in an x-ray machine or something?

I'm glad I got it to work, though. I thought I was going to cry

chris_nin00

chris_nin00

Dun dun dun

Join Date: Aug 2005

Reddit Guild

R/

Cause I like to stratch and sniff.

End of Story

Congrats on the key

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

[QUOTE=hellboy909]Never mind, I got it. It took about 50 different combinations but it finally took it.

My question now is: why all the high security with the access key? QUOTE]

for your protection.

now that it works are you not glad that there is very little chance someone else got a peek at it?

JediKnight

JediKnight

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

A Galaxy Far Far Away

W/R

I think the reason for all the security is thus:

I bought my copy from Game(UK) and they take the contents out of the boxes to save on display and storage space.

Therefore by securing the key card so well Anet make sure that someone cant just peek at a card and get a second account for free.

sledgeunderhill

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Gathering of Friends [GoF]

Everytime I purchase a game, I always check the seals for any evidence of tampering. Too many times I've seen boxes on the shelves with peel marks or razor cuts.

I'm glad that ANet went through the effort to secure the number.

Ondo

Ondo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

USA

Heavenly Shadows [milf]

W/R

My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....

Pevil Lihatuh

Pevil Lihatuh

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Yorkshire, UK

R/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by JediKnight
I think the reason for all the security is thus:

I bought my copy from Game(UK) and they take the contents out of the boxes to save on display and storage space.

Therefore by securing the key card so well Anet make sure that someone cant just peek at a card and get a second account for free.
This is true, but I work at GAME and oddly, a normal edition you are not allowed to take out of the packaging (makes it void or something) but a special edition is fine. Should say on the front of a normal box that its not to be opened until you plan to use it.

Linsys

Linsys

Banned

Join Date: Dec 2005

Afk Mac N Cheeze Dun [LOOL]

Mo/N

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ondo
My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....

You don't need the key anymore once you create an account, just make sure to remember the email address you used and the password.

I reloaded windows, and redownloaded the client, and then punched in my email address and password, BOOM, GW is back in action.

Feminist Terrorist

Feminist Terrorist

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Oh Noes! The 'burbs!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ondo
My question would be, Now that you got it to work, did you write the code down so you won't forget it? Just in case you have a HDD crash.....
Funny, I was going to mention that too.